Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells talks Tuesday July 29, 2003 during the fourth day of training camp to guard Larry Allen after Allen apparently lost his temper and through his helmett othe turf. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells talks Tuesday July 29, 2003 during the fourth day of training camp to guard Larry Allen after Allen apparently lost his temper and through his helmett othe turf. (WILLIAM

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2006 file photo, New Orlean Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, congratulates Dallas Cowboys head coach BIll Parcells after the Cowboys beat the Saints 30-7 in a preseason NFL football game at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. Payton says he will meet Tuesday, March 27, 2012, with Bill Parcells, and part of that discussion will include who will coach the Saints this coming season. Payton says he will decide in the next "two to three" days whether he will appeal the suspension that would keep him off the sideline this season because of his role in the Saints' bounty system. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Shane Bevel) ** NO SALES, MAGS OUT MANDATORY CREDIT

**FILE** Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells coaches during a football game against the Washington Redskins in Irving, Texas in this Sept. 17, 2006, file photo. Parcells could become the Atlanta Falcons' vice president of football operations, a role that would put him in charge of finding the team's next coach. Parcells is considering an offer to join the team's front office, a person familiar with the negotiations said on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007.

**FILE** Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells coaches during a football game against the Washington Redskins in Irving, Texas in this Sept. 17, 2006, file photo. Parcells could become the Atlanta Falcons' vice

Dallas Cowboys veteran player Larry Allen smiles Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 after suiting-up and training with the entire team for the first time during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less

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Dallas Cowboys veteran player Larry Allen (#73) works out with the whole team for the first time Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

Dallas Cowboys veteran player Larry Allen (#73) works out with the whole team for the first time Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less

Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM ... more

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less

Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM ... more

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less

Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM ... more

Offensive lineman Larry Allen of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field after playing against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Cowboys won 28-24. Stephen Dunn /Getty Images less

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Larry Allen of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the turf after a play during their game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 20, 2005 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 20-7. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images less

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Ex-Cowboys Parcells, Allen elected to Hall of Fame

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NEW ORLEANS – Two former Dallas Cowboys – guard Larry Allen and coach Bill Parcells – were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Allen, who was voted to 11 Pro Bowls during a 13-year career, made the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Parcells, who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants and lost one with New England, coached the Cowboys for four seasons, including two playoff appearances.

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Allen made 10 of his 11 Pro Bowls with the Cowboys, the most of any offensive player in team history. Allen made the Pro Bowl at guard and tackle, joining Bruce Matthews and Chris Hinton as the only linemen to do it at multiple positions.

Allen, who was a starter at four offensive line positions, was a member of two All-Decade Teams.

John Madden said John Hannah and Allen were the two greatest guards he saw.

"I don't think anyone wanted to go against him," Madden said about Allen. "I don't remember any battle Larry Allen ever lost. Larry Allen is one of the all-time greats, and I don't remember anyone giving him a tough time. There weren't any great battles, because he was superior."

Dallas wasn't the only city that will be represented in the Class of 2013. Culp played seven (1974-80 of his 14 seasons with the Oilers under Bum Phillips.

"In Houston, we had a great bunch of individuals, and we kind of exceeded expectations," Culp said. "We had good chemistry, and we played well as a team.

"Bum was a player's coach. He let us grow and mature and do our thing. He did little things to bring us together like throwing pizza parties. It was a fun atmosphere. That Luv Ya Blue period was unbelievable. The fans were so crazy about us."

Culp began his career at Kansas City, where he was a defensive tackle who helped the Chiefs defeat Minnesota in Super Bowl IV. In that Super Bowl, the Chiefs couldn't control Vikings center Mick Tinglehoff until coach Hank Stram moved Culp over him.

The Chiefs traded Culp to the Oilers in 1974. When Phillips was promoted to head coach in 1975, he moved Culp to nose tackle in their 3-4 scheme under defensive coordinator Ed Biles.

Phillips was watching the Hall of Fame announcement at home in Goliad.

"He was bigger 6-2, 280) than the centers. They weighed about 220 because they just blocked middle linebackers at that time. Then Curley played over them, and he caused a lot of centers to retire early."

The 46-member selection committee met for more than eight hours at the Media Center. The field was reduced from 17 to 10 to five – not counting the two senior nominees.

Houston could have had two inductees with close ties to the city. New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, played at Westbury High School and Texas Southern, made the cut from 17 to 10 before he was eliminated in his first year of eligibility.